Job Requirements
An Engineering Degree (BEng/BSc (Eng) in Mechanical Engineering. Six (6) years
Duties
Develop, review, and update Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals for pump stations and dam infrastructure will be your main function. Provide specialist mechanical engineering support to Operations and Maintenance units, including breakdown investigations and fault finding. Provide input into design processes to ensure operational suitability and maintainability. Develop and maintain Asset Management strategies and systems to optimise lifecycle performance of mechanical equipment. Conduct regular inspections and condition assessments of mechanical infrastructure. Manage CAPEX programmes relating to refurbishment, rehabilitation, upgrades, and emergency works. Evaluate and update technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate technological advancements. Approve and supervise engineering works in accordance with prescribed norms and standards. Develop tender specifications and oversee procurement processes. Manage and oversee all aspects of infrastructure project implementation, including technical, environmental, contractual, financial, social, and risk components. Ensure compliance with technical standards, legal requirements, approved budgets, and project timeframes. Coordinate and manage contracts with service providers to ensure effective project delivery. Manage allocated project budgets and human resources to ensure efficient implementation. Facilitate skills transfer and promote adherence to sound engineering principles and codes of practice. Promote transformation, innovation, knowledge sharing, and a culture of high performance.
What is the Salary
R1 266 450 – R1 446 321 per annum, (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
Location
Pretoria Head Office
How to Apply
Ms N Mwandla Tel No: (012) 336 7435
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Apply Before:
3/20/2026
Reference No:
200326/01
Additional Information
This appointment will be made on the minimum notch of the salary range, however, a higher notch within the salary range of Grade A will be considered based in relation to the provisions of the Public Service Regulation 2016 as amended, i.e. provision of the candidate’s current salary advice.